Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By JOSH BOAK
Updated 9:59 AM CST, February 2, 2025

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, and claimed that Canada would “cease to exist” without its trade surplus with the United States.

The trade penalties that Trump signed Saturday at his Florida resort caused a mix of panic, anger and uncertainty, and threatened to rupture a decades-old partnership on trade in North America while further straining relations with China. But by following through on a campaign pledge, Trump may have simultaneously broken his promise to voters in last year’s election that his administration could quickly reduce inflation.

“WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!),” Trump said in a social media post. “BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID.”

His administration has not said how high that price could be or what improvements would need to be seen in stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of fentanyl to merit the removal of the tariffs that Trump imposed under the legal justification of an economic emergency. The tariffs are set to launch Tuesday.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-trade-surplus-3010e6368545e2976feb5ac6b41e528e

[BoRaGard]

1. G.O.P. sadists will revel in your pain

while they put in MORE MORE MORE TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH.

"Ha ha. Suckers." - G.O.P.

[Irish_Dem]

2. "Americans will feel pain and Canada will cease to exist."

All hail our brilliant new lord and master.

[Prairie Gates]

9. He's got a great deal for Canadians: lower taxes, but you get to pay US rates for prescription drugs

Who wouldn't jump at that?

[Irish_Dem]

11. Canadians becoming Americans would be a big step down for them.

[stillcool]

3. I need a shot of bleach

[Lovie777]

4. No way Jose....

[walkingman]

5. Pray for us, Orange Jesus....

[StarryNite]

6. He thinks he can break Canada and thus take it over as the 51st state.

He is completely batshit crazy.

[Prairie Gates]

7. I remember all those MAGA signs: Deep Economic Sacrifice to Annex Canada!

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It was one of Trump's key promises that we would add Canada as a 51st state, and it would require a great deal of economic pain to be able to do so. It's what they voted for!

[Dan]

13. Did he actually say something like that?

[Prairie Gates]

14. Jeez, usually when you add the giant sarcasm tag, people get it

[ananda]

8. Looks like Magats like pain.

That's what they voted for.

But maybe they thought it would only
be felt by all the many people they
don't like.

[sakabatou]

10. *bangs head against the wall*

THOSE "PROTECTIONS" WERE PUT IN PLACE BY YOU, BECAUSE YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND A DAMN THING!

[in2herbs]

12. The Constitution is useless so why don't we use that to our advantage? Negotiate with Canada to

accept the willing blue states to be part of Canada even temporarily since the blue states would increase Canada's leverage in F47's tariff war and would send all the blue state federal tax money from F47 and Loon leaving them only the red states to pillage.

F47 created a lawless country, so let's accommodate his fantasy.

[JohnQFunk]

15. He MAD! For context:

"President Donald Trump lashed out at the Wall Street Journal early Sunday morning, defending his recently announced tariff policy against Mexico, Canada, and China.

"The WSJ published a searing editorial titled blasting Trump for ostensibly starting a trade war, particularly with America’s two border neighbors, long-time allies, and enormous trade partners. …

"Trump did not take the criticism lightly, blasting the WSJ as the “Tariff Lobby” and insisting that these nations have been part of a
'decades long RIPOFF OF AMERICA.'
He also admitted that this policy would likely bring pain, writing,
'WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!). BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID.' ”

More on the man-baby's latest Goof Social outburst at

https://www.mediaite.com/trump/trump-rages-at-wsj-for-blasting-his-tariff-policy-before-stunning-admission-it-will-bring-some-pain-to-americans/

[C0RI0LANUS]

16. Don't blame Trumpf. He's just following orders. Putin's English is good, but not strong enough to help the Dotard.

Putin holding instructions for his protege to disrupt NATO, the EU, and US-Canada relations. Helsinki 2018 is where Trumpf sided with Putin against the FBI.

[maccafan]

17. Tell them thank you

When Trump voters start complaining about prices going through the roof!

[raccoon]

23. And ask them "are you happy now?"

[littlemissmartypants]

18. To the psychopath...

To love is to hurt.

He sincerely believes that he's doing us all a big favor.

That's the true twisted nature of President Psychopath's mind.

[3Hotdogs]

19. When it happens, hit the Orange Fucker with billboard ads, social media ads TV

and so forth.

Even maggots understand the difference between gas at 3.10 peer gallon and $3.75 per gallon.

[Xipe Totec]

20. And this is just the tip

... of the iceberg.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

21. But we should suck it up and take one for the team

You first Donny boy

[riversedge]

22. Q: Will Trump and his pals feel any Pain??--A: NOPE-they are, no doubt, lining their Pockets with $$$

Trump says Americans could feel 'some pain' from his new tariffs that are triggering a trade war
https://abc7.com/post/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-justin-trudeau-claudia-sheinbaum-respond-says-americans-could-feel-pain/15857363/

By JOSH BOAK Associated Press AP logo
Sunday, February 2, 2025 12:32PM

Mexico, Canada respond to Trump's steep tariffs
The policy risks raising prices for essential products like gas and groceries.

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel "some pain" from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China, and claimed that Canada would "cease to exist" without its trade surplus with the United States.

The trade penalties that Trump signed Saturday at his Florida resort caused a mix of panic, anger and uncertainty, and threatened to rupture a decades-old partnership on trade in North America while further straining relations with China.

"Canadians are perplexed," said the country's U.S. ambassador, Kirsten Hillman. "We view ourselves as your neighbor, your closest friend, your ally."

By following through on a campaign pledge, Trump may also have simultaneously broken his promise to voters in last year's election that his administration could quickly reduce inflation. That means the same frustration he is facing from other nations might also spread domestically to consumers and businesses.

"WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!)," Trump said in a social media post. "BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID."...................................